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Overview |
UMES | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
UMES | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 840/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMES | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UMES | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 78% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 364.8% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Hampton University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($26,198.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Hampton University ($12,020 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 22.1% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,636 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 7.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($13,710 vs. $12,705)
UMES vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or UMES .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 186 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
UMES vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Hampton University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hampton University and UMES.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $6,500 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,400)
- Hampton University and UMES graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and UMES graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/